Americas Best Value Inn, Hondo

There were crickets everywhere, mildew in the shower, nothing but the green bananas was fresh in the bare minimum continental breakfast, and the pool was green. This was about a $50/night place. At least I felt safe enough, mostly due to the fact I was in Hondo, Texas.

I have to say the staff was helpful. They brought extra linens to make a pallet on the floor for our 3-year-old. But, the bed was soooo uncomfortable. And the train blasts by several times during the night. The TV cable was not connected and not plugged in. The batteries were dead in the remote. It took 12 hours to cool the room. We paid $65 for this. It was not worth it. If you need a super cheap place to stay and aren't picky at all, this will be okay.

My party booked 2 room for 3 nights each and a 3rd room for 2 nights paying a total of about $600 total. We came from Illinois and Wisconsin for a family reunion. When we had company meet us at the BBQ pits we were told to leave because it was only for registered guests. The only posting was for the pool being for registered guests...we agreed to keep out of the pool but that was not good enough for the lady working the desk. We asked to check out and get our money back because we found another motel down the street saying we could have our "family reunion" there at the pool. We were refused our money back because it was after check out time (1 hour after only). We asked what would happen if we did not leave and she said she would call the police. When returning to our guests and trying to think of another place to meet, the desk lady called the police. She lied and told the police we said we would not leave when in reality all that was said was we would not return to this motel again. The Friday night before this happened which was on a Sunday we bbq'd and cleaned up after ourselves (even spraying off the tables so they wouldn't be sticky from the watermelon we ate). We left the area cleaner than it was when we got there. As far as I am concerned the desk help was very rude and uncaring.

Can't be beat for the price. We stayed for 6 nights. Our room was in the back; was clean, comfortable rooms with cable TV, Microwave, and Refrigerator. Shower in bathroom with AC wall unit. Clean swimming pool 3 to 8 ft. deep and a picnic area with 2 barbecue pits, not gas. Free coffee in the mornings. Restaurants all around. I'm used to staying in $70 to $100 dollar rooms.

The management office was very helpful and friendly. What better way than to find a local hotel to stay for a day... or two.